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759 WBJ

1959 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,646 mi
Last recorded11,646 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1959 Mercedes-benz 19050,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration759 WBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 11,627 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,485 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 10,464 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 9,644 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 9,644 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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759 WBJ is a 1959 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 50,785 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 759 WBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 67 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 759 WBJ registered?

759 WBJ is a 1959 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 759 WBJ safe to buy?

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